Nothing warms me up like a bowl of oatmeal on a winter morning – especially if it involves flavors that make me think of white sand, suntan lotion and piña coladas.
Take me back to Cayman please! (Ang, I’m looking at you. 
)
This bowl of oatmeal does just that with flavors of both banana and coconut. It’s delightful…
and now one of my favorite oatmeal variations.
The star ingredient is Blue Diamond’s New Unsweetened Almondmilk Coconutmilk Blend. I have a slight obsession with Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk so when I saw this at Kroger (on sale nonetheless) I had to buy it!
I like it because it’s unsweetened and has pretty much the same nutritional facts as their unsweetened vanilla almond milk – low calories, 50% more calcium than regular milk and no sugar! Plus it’s soy and gluten-free! Kroger didn’t have the vanilla almond/coconut milk blend but I definitely want to try that flavor next time!
A first sip I wasn’t super excited about the flavor, but that’s no surprise because I don’t really like to drink any milk product (dairy or non-dairy) on it’s own. The amazing flavor it brought to the oats more than makes up for it! I’d honestly buy it for the sole purpose of making oats, but I’m sure I’ll find other uses as well.
So if you’re in the mood for a tasty bowl of oats that will have you daydreaming about exotic islands, find yourself some coconut milk and give this little combo a shot. If you can’t find the almond/coconut milk blend, you could always use half almond milk and half coconut milk.
Take Me to the Tropics Oatmeal
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup old fashioned oatmeal
- 2/3 cup almondmilk coconutmilk blend
- 1/2 banana, sliced
- pinch of cinnamon
- splash of vanilla
- 1-2 drops of liquid stevia, optional
- 1 teaspoon unsweetened dried coconut
- 1/2 Tablespoon almond butter (or another nut butter)
Preparation
- Put oatmeal, milk, banana, cinnamon and vanilla in a medium sized pot. Cook on medium-low heat for about 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally so the oats don’t stick. Remove from pot, top with coconut and almond butter and enjoy!
The first time I made this I used a little stevia to sweeten it up, but left it out the second time. I’ve found that the oats don’t really need any extra sweetness – a ripe banana will do the trick!
With all this talk about tropical flavors I’m ready to book a trip somewhere warm and sunny. Instead I’m heading in to work. Oh well, at least it’s Friday. 
Have a great day!
Brittany Mullins, HHC
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Glad you found it, Brittany! I love using it in my oatmeal, too!
Me too Krissy.
Sounds AMAZING!!
I keep looking for the almond coconut milk at my grocery store but they don’t carry it!
My husband and I are talking about planning a trip – this might motivate me to get a move on!
I love coconut-oats. Best combo
Yum! I love pina coladas and have been dreaming of the beach since Christmas! I hope my Kroger has the coconut/almond milk blend.
I love that it’s a almond coconut blend. I’m still not too sure if I like just plain coconut milk. The oats look delicious!
Hi Brittany,
I am new to your blog and find it absolutely inspiring! I tried some of your oat variations and they were wonderful- can’t wait to get my hands on this almond/coconut milk and try this one.
~Sophia
Hi Sophie! Thanks for your comment. I’m glad you found EBF and have been enjoying the oatmeal recipes. I hope you like this one as well.
So delish! I need to get this
i’ve been on this savory breakfast kick lately so that I may up my iron (supplemented with Vitamin C drink, of course – with the savory bfast) but you are SO MAKING me want to go back to my sweeter side breakfasts! why and HOW are you so awesome brittany!? thank you for the recipe! can’t wait to make it! – jasper
Let me know if you make it Jasper. I’m sure you’ll love it!
Oh man, I could totally go for this right now I need something comforting and hot
yum
I need to try this coconut/almond milk blend!!!!!! I haven’t seen it at my local grocery store yet
Oh my gosh I want that milk! I’ll have to watch for it in my grocery store next time!
I had no idea they made a coconut/almond milk blend! I definitely would like to give this a try!
I just posted about that coconut/almond milk on Wednesday! The flavor is amazing, especially if you are a fan of coconut, but I, for some reason, don’t like it as much in my cereal. I have not, however, tried it in oatmeal….I also kind of like the idea of using it in a curry…maybe?
PS- I just opened my TJ’s crunchy unsalted almond butter last night. I always forget just how delicious that stuff is! [I quickly remembered as I continued to re-dip my spoon...]
Ahh.. I like the idea of a coconut curry as well!! Might have to try that.
I’m super excited to meet you on Monday. It’s going to be a fun cooking class with all us bloggers!!
I cannot wait to try this milk! I always go back and forth at the store between the coconut milk and almond milk, then I buy both. This may stop the constant struggle!
ooh! Coconut Almond Breeze?! Yes, please. I will definitely have to hit Kroger for some of my own as soon as I finish up my new carton of flax milk
I recently started adding shredded coconut to my greek yogurt – it’s so delicious!
I totally agree. I love the texture it adds to greek yogurt and oatmeal. Coconut with sliced almonds in greek yogurt has become a favorite combo for me.
I bought this but haven’t tried it yet. Can’t wait because now I have a good reason. Must try this oatmeal recipe soon!
I wonder when that milk will make it’s way to Canada – my prediction is a VERY long time. They’re still working on getting coconut milk fortified here (and without it, I won’t drink it because it has NO nutritional value whatsoever!). I guess that means one thing, I also need to plan a trip soon – a short one over the border to grab some of that milk! lol
I love the new flavor of almond milk, just tried it last week!! It’s great in breakfast oats and smoothies!!
hi brittany! those oats like FABULOUS! i had seen this milk in the store but was weary…now i really want to buy it! do you think you could do this recipe as overnight oats too?
Definitely!!
i just picked some of this up too!
Your oatmeal concoction looks delicious! I haven’t seen that particular flavor yet, but I’m certainly going to be on the lookout for it!
OMG..I can’t wait to find that Almond/Coconut Blend.
Hello, hello! Long time no see ;p I heard about that new milk from Almond Breeze! Sounds interesting
take me to the tropics too! I did FaceTime with my mom today and she showed me around their house (in Florida) and I virtually basked in their sun lol. I hope all is well (pshh they are beyond well!!)
XOXO, so much love to you!
Hiii lady! I hope you are doing well in NYC. I’m missing you here in Richmond. Let’s meet up somewhere warm.
xoxo
I have to thank you SO much for introducing me to…cooked oats basically. I never used to cook oats because I didn’t think it necessary, I would just eat them plain with (organic) milk and some cranberry-nut mix. I still think that combo is divine but I am enjoying the warmths of cooked oats for winter. I make mine with a blend of coconut milk and water, then toss some coconut rasps in there.
You guys in the US are so lucky, you seem to have a much better choice of health-food/good-for-you options available, despite being the country of fast food. In Germany, I wouldn’t even know where to buy Almond Milk!